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Manchester United believed Alexis Sanchez’s image rights in South America would be of great ‘value’ to club when they signed the Chilean, according to reports.

Sanchez joined United from Arsenal in January in a shock move that saw the forward turn down a switch to Manchester City in favour of working with Jose Mourinho.

United were reportedly the only team willing to meet the financial demands of the player and his agent, and the Independent claim the club were attracted to the deal because of Sanchez’s popularity in South America.